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By rdnewsNOW Staff

Special Honour

Charlie Brawn selected as 2021 Red Deer honourary senior as part of Mayor’s Garden Party

Oct 28, 2021 | 7:23 AM

Each year, Red Deer’s Mayor chooses an honourary senior who is recognized as a part of the Mayor’s Garden Party for their contributions to the community, province and country.

This year, former Mayor Tara Veer selected Charlie Brawn from Parkvale Lodge as the recipient of the Honourary Senior designation. In lieu of publically acknowledging him, Veer visited Brawn to thank him for everything he has done for the community and province, and presented him with a certificate, and a donation to the charity of his choice.

At 92 years-young, Brawn has been acknowledged as a strong community builder for many years. He has volunteered and donated valuable collections of models to Sunnybrook Farm throughout his years in Red Deer, first moving here in 1988.

City officials say Veer first met Brawn through his volunteer work, and visited him again this summer at the Mayor’s Garden Party. The purpose of the Honourary Senior, officials point out, is to say thank you to someone who has served the community with distinction.

“It was truly an honour to meet Charlie and his family safely outside to present him with this designation,” said Tara Veer, in a press release. “Charlie, like so many seniors in our community, share their knowledge and experience with us, and contribute so much to our community. I want to thank Charlie for his many contributions to the people of our city.”

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The Mayor’s Garden Party is described as a time-honoured tradition for Red Deer seniors and those who hold the City’s highest office. This year, with safety of residents and staff top of mind, the party took to the road.

“Even though we were unable to host our seniors in the gardens of City Hall Park again this year, we couldn’t miss this annual opportunity to celebrate them,” added Veer. “We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our seniors for sharing your skills, knowledge and experience through the years. You all have contributed to the strength of our community, province and country, and we honour you for the legacies you have built. ”